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May 09, 2019 Posts

Attention all Licensed Texas Nurse: Think Carefully Before You Post on Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat and the Like.

Texas nurses have a duty to maintain professional boundaries. The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) defines professional boundaries as "the appropriate limits which should be established by the nurse in the nurse/client relationship due to the nurse's power and the patient's vulnerability." 22 Tex. Admin. Code § 217.1(29). Professional boundaries are meant to promote the patient's dignity, independence, and best interests. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) defines professional boundaries as the...

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May 08, 2019 Medical License Defense

New Rule Coming for Texas Nurses on Authority to Order and Prescribe Controlled Substances

The new rule relating to Texas Nurses' authority to order and prescribe controlled substances will take effect September 1, 2019. Reason for the Amended Rule The amendment is necessary for compliance with the statutory mandates born of Texas House Bill 2516 and it removes outdated and obsolete references from the sections. HB 2516, among other things, requires advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to access the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing or dispensing...

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May 07, 2019 Professional License Defense

Facing Allegations of Misconduct Against Your Professional License

As a licensed professional you spent significant time getting the education, training, and experience necessary to do your job. In Texas we require our doctors, nurses, pharmacists, chiropractors, cosmetologists, dentists, behavior analysis, dietitians, speech-language pathologists, veterinarians, social workers, and many other professionals to be licensed by the state licensing board or agency tasked with regulating the respective profession or industry. A single complaint filed against your professional license can ruin your career. Facing Allegations of...

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May 06, 2019 SOAH

Child-Care Administrator License Defense, Texas Attorney

It took years of dedication and hard work to earn your Child-Care Administrator License. Yet, it only takes one complaint to threaten your career and livelihood. If allegations have been filed against you, it is critical that you take the complaint seriously. Even if you believe you did not violate any laws or licensing board rules, we urge you to face the allegations head-on from the start. Failure to respond to a complaint or failure...

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May 05, 2019 Posts

License Actions Against Texas Police Officers in 2018

Police officers in Texas are regulated by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). When a complaint is filed against a police officer, the TCOLE reviews it to determine if it is the type of complaint it investigates. The Commission will investigate complaints against licensed law enforcement officers for an alleged violation of a law or rule related to licensing, certification, or an appointment. The Commission will also investigate instances when a licensed officer is...

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May 04, 2019 Posts

The TDLR Enforcement Division

The Texas Department of Licensing and Registration (TDLR) regulates forty professions and industries in Texas. The agency's mission is: "To honor the trust of all Texans, safeguard the public, and provide a fair and efficient licensing and regulatory environment at the lowest possible cost." The TDLR Enforcement Division The TDLR Enforcement Division is responsible for investigating and resolving complaints filed against the industries, occupations, and professions that are regulated by the agency. For example, when...

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May 03, 2019 Posts

Must a Texas Nurse Inform an Employer of a Pending BON Investigation?

The Texas Board of Nursing (BON) receives more than 16,000 complaints against Texas nurses annually. Not all complaints result in an investigation, and fewer still result in disciplinary action by the Board. If you are the subject of a complaint it is important for you to know what steps you should take and what duties, if any, you have to your employer. Do I Have to Inform My Employer of a Pending BON Investigation? Since...

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May 02, 2019 Posts

How Can I Prove to My Licensing Board that I Didn’t Do Anything Wrong?

Your licensing board has notified you that a complaint has been lodged against you. Undoubtedly, receiving that notice was one of the worst moments for you. Perhaps the complaint was lodged by a former client, a former patient, a patient's family member, or even by a colleague or the licensing board itself. While each licensing board in Texas operates differently and in accordance with their own rules and regulations, most boards accept complaints from any...

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May 01, 2019 SOAH

Contested Hearings and the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing

The majority of complaints filed against licensed professionals are resolved prior to a contested hearing. Contested hearings, or formal hearings, are held at the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearing (SOAH), which is an independent forum where Texas agencies, licensing boards, other governmental entities, and private citizens can resolve certain legal disputes. Cases are heard before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), a neutral third party appointed to oversee the hearing. Not all cases require a...

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April 30, 2019 License Defense

4 Reasons to Hire a Professional License Defense Attorney: don’t Face the Board Alone

It's the letter no licensed professional wants to receive: a notice from your licensing board informing you that someone has filed a formal complaint against you. All allegations of professional malfeasance need to be taken seriously. Consult with an experienced professional license defense attorney as soon as you are notified of a pending complaint. You do not have to face the board alone. 4 Reasons to Hire a Professional License Defense Attorney: Your Licensing Board...

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